The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) earlier this summer announced the final approved distribution of $223.5 million in disbursements under Act 13 of 2012 (Act 13), which imposed an Impact Fee on natural gas producers. Over the past four years, the PUC has collected and distributed more than $855 million in impact fees. The PUC’s … Continue reading Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission Collects over $855 Million in Gas Drilling Impact Fees
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PaPUC Approves PPL Smart Meter Plan
Today, September 3, 2015, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) approved the Smart Meter Technology Procurement and Installation Plan submitted by PPL Electric Utilities Corporation (PPL). The Commission voted 5-0 to approve an Order finalizing PPL’s plan for smart meter deployment, as required by Act 129 of 2008 (Act 129). The Smart Meter Plan (SMP) … Continue reading PaPUC Approves PPL Smart Meter Plan
PJM and Gas Pipelines Coordinate to Fuel Electric Power Plants
PJM Interconnection and several large interstate natural gas pipelines that provide fuel for electric generators in the PJM footprint, which includes Pennsylvania, have signed a memorandum of understanding spelling out coordination efforts to promote reliability. They have agreed to work more closely with each other to improve operational planning and address growing interdependence between the … Continue reading PJM and Gas Pipelines Coordinate to Fuel Electric Power Plants
Obama Clean Power Plan Impacts on Pennsylvania
On August 3, 2015, President Obama announced his Clean Power Plan. So what does it mean for Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has expressed support for the President's Clean Power Plan, “Pennsylvania is a leader in energy, and we need to do everything in our power to advance the next generation of energy production while protecting … Continue reading Obama Clean Power Plan Impacts on Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania PUC Enhances Ability to Search for Utility Complaints
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced a series of enhancements to the PUC website in order to make it easier for consumers to find and review complaints involving utilities. “Earlier this year we launched a new website feature that allows users to search by company for formal complaints filed against regulated utilities,” Commissioner Pamela A. … Continue reading Pennsylvania PUC Enhances Ability to Search for Utility Complaints
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